Blackhouse, Arnol
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Arnol Blackhouse ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the blackhouse at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Important notice
Closed on Monday 13 July.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Monday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Tuesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Thursday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm
- Sunday: Closed
1 October – 31 March
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am to 3pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 3pm
- Thursday: 10am to 3pm
- Friday: 10am to 3pm
- Saturday: 10am to 3pm
- Sunday: Closed
Last entry and closures
- Lunch: Closed 12pm to 1pm (summer), 12.30 to 1.30pm (winter)
- Last entry: 30 minutes before close
- Closed: 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January. Closes at 2pm on 24 December.
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
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| Member | FREE | FREE |
| Adult | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| Concession | £6 | £6.80 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £4.50 | £5 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
You can get 25% off the standard admission price when you book online and arrive at this site car-free. Book with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival.
How to get here
The Blackhouse is in Arnol, on the northern coast of Harris.
View Arnol Blackhouse on Google maps.
By bus
Bus W2 operates a circular route from Stornoway and stops in Arnol. The blackhouse is a 10-minute walk from the bus stop in Arnol or a 20-minute walk from the stop on the main road.
By bike
The Hebridean Way cycle route runs the length of Lewis and passes through Arnol. Bicycle parking is available on site.
By car
There is limited parking available at the property.
Plan and save with Good Journey
Plan your visit by public transport using Good Journey. Book a car-free visit online with the code GOOD25 and receive a 25% discount.
Address
42 Arnol
Bragar
Isle of Lewis
HS2 9DB
National Grid reference:
NB 310 492
Contact
01851 710 395Accessibility
Carers tickets
In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission category rate - Adult/Concession/Child. Proof of disability is not required.
We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.
Parking
The level tarmac car park has no accessible bays marked.
Approach to site
The site is about 25m from the car park across a relatively level tarmac surface.
Visitor centre
The shop and exhibition has ramped access.
Monument
The blackhouse:
is all on one level
has very low doorways and ceilings
has some narrow passageways
has uneven floors
can be very dark
can be very smoky, because of the open fire
The white house is reached over a large, rough stone drain cover and has a small threshold.
Access to the ruined blackhouses is over uneven grass.
Toilets
There is an adapted toilet in the visitor centre.
Dogs
Visitors' dogs are allowed at The Blackhouse, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Facilities
- Accessible by public transport
- Bicycle rack
- Car parking
- Accessible toilets
- Toilets
- Shop
- Self-service tea/coffee
- Coach parking
- Water bottle refill
- Visitor centre
- Dogs welcome in outdoor areas
Travel the green way!
Shop
Pick up a souvenir of your visit or find the perfect Scottish gift in the gift shop. Every purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.
You can learn more about Arnol Blackhouse with our guidebook.
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